Patents Assigned to KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
  • Publication number: 20230380316
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for remotely adjusting implements with preset profiles are described. A disclosed method for processing a material on a ground surface includes receiving a transmitted monitored set of parameters of the first set of material manipulators and the second set of material manipulators; determining whether the first set of material manipulators or the second set of material manipulators is within a predetermined range of a parameter setpoint; and upon determining the first set of material manipulators or the second set of material manipulators is not within the predetermined range of the parameter setpoint, actuating the first set of actuators to adjust the first set of material manipulators or the second set of actuators to adjust the second set of material manipulators, wherein actuating the first set of actuators or the second set of actuators can be performed independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew A. POPE, Matthew Z. PILGREEN, Peter J. GOODGE
  • Patent number: 10834862
    Abstract: A disc conditioner to work soil in a forward direction including a main support structure, a secondary support structure that protrudes from the main support structure in the forward direction, a main disc assembly affixed to the main support structure, and a secondary disc assembly that is affixed to the secondary support structure and protrudes from the main disc assembly in the forward direction. The secondary disc assembly generates an oscillating soil and residue flow along a central axis of the disc conditioner that levels the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Tom W. Ankenman, Rodney L. Hagman
  • Patent number: 10349571
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for an agricultural implement consisting of a hydraulic cylinder that exerts a force on a component of the implement. A pressure reduction valve located between a hydraulic power source and the hydraulic cylinder maintains pressure to no more than a preset maximum to protect the hydraulic cylinder by routing excess hydraulic fluid back through a hydraulic line into a reservoir. A pressure relief valve with a preset maximum pressure greater than that of the pressure reduction valve is located between the pressure reduction valve and the hydraulic cylinder, and is connected to the reservoir through a dedicated return line. If hydraulic fluid pressure in the circuit increases to greater than the maximum of the pressure reduction valve, hydraulic fluid is diverted back to the reservoir through the pressure relief valve and a dedicated return line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Thomas Fink, Rodney Lee Hagman
  • Patent number: 10278322
    Abstract: A system of folding toolbars on an agricultural implement having a base toolbar, two articulating toolbars, multiple attachments to the toolbar, and a pair of hinges, with each toolbar connected to attachments. The base toolbar is located orthogonally to the direction of travel of the agricultural implement and connected to a hinge at each end, the hinges are each further connected to an articulating toolbar. Each of the toolbars is connected to a set of attachments. Each articulating toolbar rotates about the base on a pivot axis along the direction of travel of the agricultural implement and tilted relative to the ground plane, such that the center of gravity (CG) moves forward in the transport position and a normal force is applied to the articulating toolbars to resist vertical movement when in field position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Ankenman, Jesse Nininger
  • Patent number: 10225972
    Abstract: A chisel point to shatter compacted soil having a nose that penetrates the soil, a tail that points in an upward direction, a head that extends in a downstream direction from the nose, a body that connects the head to the tail in the downward direction and in the upward direction, and a pair of wings that laterally protrudes from the body in the downstream direction and in a downward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: David H. Weast, Rodney L. Hagman
  • Publication number: 20190059197
    Abstract: A disc conditioner to work soil in a forward direction including a main support structure, a secondary support structure that protrudes from the main support structure in the forward direction, a main disc assembly affixed to the main support structure, and a secondary disc assembly that is affixed to the secondary support structure and protrudes from the main disc assembly in the forward direction. The secondary disc assembly generates an oscillating soil and residue flow along a central axis of the disc conditioner that levels the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Tom W. ANKENMAN, Rodney L. HAGMAN
  • Publication number: 20190045698
    Abstract: A chisel point to shatter compacted soil having a nose that penetrates the soil, a tail that points in an upward direction, a head that extends in a downstream direction from the nose, a body that connects the head to the tail in the downward direction and in the upward direction, and a pair of wings that laterally protrudes from the body in the downstream direction and in a downward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: David H. WEAST, Rodney L. Hagman
  • Patent number: 10005494
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the toe and camber of a wheel including a spindle, a spindle sleeve, the spindle disposed inside the spindle sleeve, a spindle sleeve bolt, disposed through the spindle through hole and the spindle sleeve through hole, an alignment cam, including an eccentric cam through hole, a cam bolt head, a spindle cup, the eccentric cam through hole offset from an alignment cam constant center of the alignment cam, and a spindle bolt, securely connecting the alignment cam to the spindle. The alignment cam is connected to a first end of the spindle, with the alignment cam and the spindle disposed inside the spindle sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Fink, Charles Westfahl
  • Patent number: 9936624
    Abstract: A lift assist system to assist an tool including a toolbar; a pair of casters affixed to the articulated arms to provide support on a ground surface; and articulated arms constructed to be articulated from a work position, wherein the tool is in contact with the ground surface to a transport position wherein the tool is not in contact with the ground surface. The articulated arms includes a limiter rotatably affixed to the support bars, and an adjuster that connects the limiter, wherein the limiter regulates the articulated arms and maintains the gauge wheel pivot axis in a near vertical position, and the adjuster maintains a precise positioning relationship of the articulated arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventor: Jesse Nininger
  • Publication number: 20180064022
    Abstract: A lift assist system to assist an tool including a toolbar; a pair of casters affixed to the articulated arms to provide support on a ground surface; and articulated arms constructed to be articulated from a work position, wherein the tool is in contact with the ground surface to a transport position wherein the tool is not in contact with the ground surface. The articulated arms includes a limiter rotatably affixed to the support bars, and an adjuster that connects the limiter, wherein the limiter regulates the articulated arms and maintains the gauge wheel pivot axis in a near vertical position, and the adjuster maintains a precise positioning relationship of the articulated arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventor: Jesse NININGER
  • Publication number: 20170190360
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the toe and camber of a wheel including a spindle, a spindle sleeve, the spindle disposed inside the spindle sleeve, a spindle sleeve bolt, disposed through the spindle through hole and the spindle sleeve through hole, an alignment cam, including an eccentric cam through hole, a cam bolt head, a spindle cup, the eccentric cam through hole offset from an alignment cam constant center of the alignment cam, and a spindle bolt, securely connecting the alignment cam to the spindle. The alignment cam is connected to a first end of the spindle, with the alignment cam and the spindle disposed inside the spindle sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Fink, Charles Westfahl
  • Publication number: 20170172052
    Abstract: A system of folding toolbars on an agricultural implement having a base toolbar, two articulating toolbars, multiple attachments to the toolbar, and a pair of hinges, with each toolbar connected to attachments. The base toolbar is located orthogonally to the direction of travel of the agricultural implement and connected to a hinge at each end, the hinges are each further connected to an articulating toolbar. Each of the toolbars is connected to a set of attachments. Each articulating toolbar rotates about the base on a pivot axis along the direction of travel of the agricultural implement and tilted relative to the ground plane, such that the center of gravity (CG) moves forward in the transport position and a normal force is applied to the articulating toolbars to resist vertical movement when in field position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Ankenman, Jesse Nininger
  • Publication number: 20160316611
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for an agricultural implement consisting of a hydraulic cylinder that exerts a force on a component of the implement. A pressure reduction valve located between a hydraulic power source and the hydraulic cylinder maintains pressure to no more than a preset maximum to protect the hydraulic cylinder by routing excess hydraulic fluid back through a hydraulic line into a reservoir. A pressure relief valve with a preset maximum pressure greater than that of the pressure reduction valve is located between the pressure reduction valve and the hydraulic cylinder, and is connected to the reservoir through a dedicated return line. If hydraulic fluid pressure in the circuit increases to greater than the maximum of the pressure reduction valve, hydraulic fluid is diverted back to the reservoir through the pressure relief valve and a dedicated return line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Thomas Fink, Rodney Lee Hagman
  • Patent number: D908742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: KUHN KRAUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Tom W. Ankenman, Rodney L. Hagman